R&D Manager

in McMinnville

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EMPWR creates high quality nutritious and delicious bars.

Our company was founded in 2020 and has experienced remarkable growth ever since. We produce some of the most iconic and leading brands, setting the standard for taste and texture in the market. We’re active in The Netherlands, Croatia, USA, Canada and Belgium, with 1300 passionate employees.

As one talented team, we share a passion for high quality nutritious and delicious bars. Acting as entrepreneurs in our professions, we team up with each other on an exciting path to growth. EMPWR prioritizes employee safety and creates a motivating work environment that encourages collaboration and personal growth.  

This year, we’re expanding even more and transform our operations into state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities. With joined forces, we continue to grow.

Join us and help shape the future of healthy snacking!

https://www.empwrnutrition.com/

A Day in the Life

EMPWR is Growing – Join Our Team!​

We make healthy, delicious snack bars and are expanding fast. With over 1,300 employees across modern facilities, we focus on teamwork, safety, and growth.​

Be part of our journey to shape the future of healthy snacking in our state-of-the-art production facilities.


Job Summary

The R&D Manager works with Customers, Sales, and other stakeholders to develop new and innovative food products that can be manufactured by EMPWR USA inc.   

 

Responsibilities 

  • Supports Food Scientists and R&D Technicians on projects.

  • Ensures existing products are well-documented for production.

  • Maintains and updates product and ingredient databases.

  • Protects intellectual property through confidentiality policies.

  • Stays current on industry trends through education and networking.

  • Supports manufacturing during new product startups.

  • Assists production in improving efficiency and reducing waste.

  • Helps Supply Chain identify and evaluate cost-effective suppliers.

  • Works with Quality and Manufacturing to establish Bar Profiles for product launches.

  • Provides R&D with customer complaint feedback.

What you Bring

  • BS/MS in Food Science or related field with 5+ years in senior management within the nutritional supplement, pharmaceutical, or food industries.

  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, across all levels of the company.

  • Effective decision-making, prioritization, and ability to identify paperwork deficiencies.

  • Provides professional guidance to senior management while maintaining composure.

  • Confident and assertive, capable of supporting tough decisions amid conflicting viewpoints.

  • Problem-solving skills in complex, non-standard situations.

  • Deep technical expertise in manufacturing and packaging processes.

There are plenty of reasons to work at EMPWR USA, such as:

  • Innovative Environment: Work with cutting-edge production technology and help shape the future of food processing.

  • Dynamic Role: No two days are the same, with a wide variety of projects and challenges.

  • Growth Potential: Join a team that values your insight and is committed to continuous learning and improvement.

Ready to bring your expertise and passion for production to a growing team? Apply today!

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